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SPANIARDS SINK REVENGE
Sir Richard Grenville in the Revenge fights the Spanish, but Revenge is sunk. He defends his ship of 150 for 15 hours against 15 ships of 5000 men (1 of 2) Date: 1591
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1591 5000 Defends Fights Grenville Hours Revenge Sink Spaniards Sunk
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 23.7cm (7" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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This striking image captures the intense and heroic battle between Sir Richard Grenville and the Spanish forces in 1591, an event that became known as the "Sinking of the Revenge." Sir Richard Grenville, a prominent English naval commander, found himself and his ship, the Revenge, surrounded by an overwhelming enemy fleet of fifteen Spanish galleons, each carrying approximately 5000 men. The date was 1591, and the stakes were high for both sides, as the outcome of this engagement would significantly impact the balance of power in the Atlantic. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Grenville and his crew of around 150 men fought valiantly for fifteen hours, refusing to surrender. The Revenge, a formidable warship, put up a fierce resistance against the larger and more powerful Spanish vessels. Grenville skillfully maneuvered his ship, launching counter-attacks and inflicting heavy damage on the enemy fleet. However, the Spanish persisted, and eventually, their relentless barrage of cannonballs and boarding parties proved too much for the Revenge. The ship, once a symbol of English naval might, began to take on water and eventually sank, bringing Grenville and his men into the cold embrace of the Atlantic. Despite the loss of the Revenge and the lives of his crew, Sir Richard Grenville's bravery and determination became the stuff of legend. His heroic stand against the Spanish fleet served as a rallying cry for the British people and a reminder of their resilience in the face of adversity. The Sinking of the Revenge marked a pivotal moment in the Anglo-Spanish War and demonstrated the unwavering spirit of the British seafarers who would go on to shape the world's maritime history.
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